With our lodge guides, guests can take late afternoon and night tours of Carate beach looking for nesting turtles laying their eggs. At times, hatchlings may be seen emerging from the sand and heading for the sea. Turtle watching is seasonal and their arrival times depend on the particular species. Crocodiles can also be observed in the lagoon, with special guided tours at night by boat. Please check with our staff for more details.
With a naturalist guide, you can walk our lagoon and rainforest trails or go to Rio Carate on an early morning birding hike. Due to the special nature of LagunaVista, three distinct types of bird (marine, aquatic and rainforest) may be observed in close proximity. Parrots, including the popular scarlet macaws, toucans and vultures, humming birds and hawks regularly visit our property. Wading birds such as the roseate spoonbill also frequent the lagoon, while frigate birds and pelicans are common sightings. Rainforest varieties are too numerous to list, with most observed daily from our villa decks.
By contacting established companies and guides in our local town (Puerto Jimenez) or online, guests may arrange day hikes into Corcovado or to Sirena Ranger Station. Whether on a day trip to Rio Madrigal or all the way to overnight at Sirena Ranger Station, the chances to view wildlife and spectacular rainforest scenery are abundant. Day tours depart from the park meeting point, 2k from our lodge, from 5:30~7:30am and return 2:30~4:00pm. Please contact the local guide companies if you need more details. Please contact us if you need our personal assistance arranging tours.
* Please note that Corcovado Park tours require advance arrangement, including scheduling a guide and payment of park entrance tickets in Puerto Jimenez. Any guests who would like to enjoy this activity should contact the company of their choice in advance. Transportation from our lodge must also be arranged in coordination with the guide company All other tours listed here may be arranged on or after arrival at the lodge.
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